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Milano, Italy · Est. 2023 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
The 35mm Film Festival is a Milan-based independent festival created to celebrate cinema and give emerging talent a platform. It is notable for its two-day format of screenings, panels, and awards, and it showcases short films spanning fiction, animation, and documentary work from around the world, on both digital and analog formats. In the Milan festival circuit, it stands out as a newcomer-oriented event focused on discovery, audience engagement, and direct exchange between filmmakers and viewers.
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
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2023
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